Treating Seizures & Epilepsy in Children & Infants
The Pediatric Epilepsy Program provide comprehensive care for infants and 人妻中出视频ren with epilepsy. We conduct routine diagnostic testing, including pediatric electroencephalogram (EEG). We also offer state-of-the-art brain imaging is available at both our Primary Children's Hospital location and at the Riverton Outpatient 人妻中出视频 Clinic.
In addition to diagnosis and medical management, our faculty has expertise in the following areas:
- Epilepsy surgery
- Vagal nerve stimulator
- Ketogenic diet
Our facilities include two outpatient EEG labs staffed by trained EEG technicians, an inpatient epilepsy monitoring unit, and a Ketogenic diet program.
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A Relationship Created for the Best Pediatric Care
For pediatric specialty care, Intermountain Children's 人妻中出视频 is affiliated with 人妻中出视频 of Utah 人妻中出视频. U of U 人妻中出视频 physicians see patients at , , and other locations throughout the Salt Lake City valley.
It's a shared mission of providing health care, education, and research. It comes to life through collaboration on clinical care, research, and educational programs.
Primary Children's Hospital operates as the main pediatric facility for the U of U 人妻中出视频 system, providing care in more than 60 medical and surgical specialties such as surgery, oncology, cardiology, orthopedics, and others. Most of the providers at Primary Children's Hospital are faculty members at U of U 人妻中出视频.
This partnership delivers care to advance pediatric medicine while educating future generations of health care professionals.
Additional Locations
St. Vincent 人妻中出视频care
1232 N 30th St
Suite 200
Billings, MT 59101
Pocatello Children's Clinic
1151 Hospital Way
Pocatello, ID 83201
Seizure Management
Seizures and epilepsy are common in infants and 人妻中出视频ren. Dealing with seizures right when they happen and trying to prevent them can be challenging for families and providers.
Seizure Precautions
You should always take these precautions with 人妻中出视频ren who may experience seizures:
- No bathing alone (showers are okay).
- No swimming alone.
- No roofs or heights where a fall could result in serious injury.
You should also discuss driving restrictions and sports participation with your doctor. You want to help your 人妻中出视频 avoid situations where suddenly losing conciousness could cause a serious injury.
Seizure Action Plan
Read this plan, which will help you evaluate what action you should take during or after a seizure:
Anti-Seizure Medications
These are the most commonly prescribed anticonvulsant (anti-seizure) medications:
Resources
Helpful websites about seizures and epilepsy: